Lemon Loaf - Creamy Lemon Bread Recipe

Name: Lemon Loaf - Creamy Lemon Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1-2/3 cups (400 ml) sugar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening; 2 eggs; 1 8 oz (224 grm). package cream cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes; 1 cup (225 ml) whole milk; 1/2 cup (125 ml) nuts (almonds or walnuts especially nice); 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon peel, zested or grated; 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice

Servings: persons

2-1/2 cups (600 ml) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1-2/3 cups (400 ml) sugar
1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening
2 eggs
1 8 oz (224 grm). package cream cheese, cut into 1/4 inch cubes
1 cup (225 ml) whole milk
1/2 cup (125 ml) nuts (almonds or walnuts especially nice)
2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon peel, zested or grated
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice

1
Sift flour with baking powder and salt, and set aside.
2
In a large mixing bowl, add 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) sugar to shortening and cream until light and fluffy.
3
Blend in eggs, one at a time, blending each one well.
4
Add dry ingredients to the shortening and egg mixture, and lightly mix together.
5
Fold in cream cheese, milk, nuts, and lemon peel, carefully incorporate the mixture.
6
Line a 5x9 loaf pan with waxed paper and pour the batter into it.
7
Bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for about 50 minutes.
8
(A testing toothpick will come out clean when it is done).
9
Combine the remaining sugar and the lemon juice together so that the sugar dissolves, then slowly and carefully, drizzle or brush the syrup over the hot lemon Loaf just out of the oven.
10
Cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/2 cups (600 ml) all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, 1-2/3 cups (400 ml) sugar, and more.

Yes, Lemon Loaf - Creamy Lemon Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Loaf - Creamy Lemon Bread

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